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RV07 SSJ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

52,179 mi
Last recorded52,179 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV07 SSJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 52,179 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 51,133 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 49,733 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 47,994 miles

advise rear subframe rusty

Pass 16 May 2022 46,768 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 45,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 44,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 41,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 39,384 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 36,428 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 33,519 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 31,833 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 28,088 miles

offside wiper blade has deteriorated.

Fail 20 Nov 2014 28,088 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside wiper blade has deteriorated.

Pass 7 Dec 2013 23,424 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 19,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 15,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 13,692 miles

engine bay under covers fitted

front number plate crack

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?

Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
9,959
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,343
coil spring broken 4,725
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
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RV07 SSJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 83,666 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 159 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,343 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV07 SSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 159 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV07 SSJ registered?

RV07 SSJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 March 2007.

Is RV07 SSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV07 SSJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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